Open edX

Open edX

Axim Collaborative
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About

Find what you need with advanced search, tagging and categorization capabilities. Automate you business processes with workflows. Secure your documents with the role based access control. Web based, cross platform, free open source. Integrates with your existing for no initial investment and low total cost of ownership. Mayan EDMS is a Free Open Source Electronic Document Management System, coded in the Python language using the Django web application framework and released under the Apache 2.0 License. It provides an electronic vault or repository for electronic documents. One install, many devices. Mayan EDMS uses responsive design to adjust to different screen sizes and device capabilities, from smartphones and tables to desktop. Store many versions of the same document, download or revert to a previous version. Retention policies facilitate compliance with local laws or corporate policies when documents need to be disposed of in a timely manner.

About

Open edX is an open-source LMS and course authoring platform created by Harvard and MIT in 2012, now stewarded by the nonprofit Axim Collaborative. It serves 140M+ learners across 196 countries, deployed by universities, enterprises, governments, and NGOs. Built on Python/Django with Docker/Tutor deployment and Kubernetes support, it includes Studio for course authoring, XBlocks for custom content, LTI 1.3 Advantage Complete certification, SCORM, xAPI, native mobile apps, built-in analytics, eCommerce, SSO via SAML/OAuth/OIDC, and REST APIs. Released under AGPLv3 and Apache 2.0 with no licensing fees. The platform follows a biannual named release cycle - the latest stable release is Verawood (June 2026), the 22nd community release. Verified service providers across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and beyond offer hosting, implementation, and support via the Open edX Marketplace.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Businesses and companies looking for a software solution to automate their business processes with workflows and manage their documents

Audience

Universities, enterprises, governments, NGOs, and training providers seeking scalable, open-source online learning infrastructure

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free open source software. Commercial support and consultation available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

Free (open source, self-hosted
Open edX is free and open-source (AGPLv3 / Apache 2.0). No licensing fees. Organizations handle hosting and maintenance either self-managed or through a service provider. Managed hosting costs vary by provider - see the Open edX Marketplace.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Open edX comes with a built-in authoring tool called Studio which offers by default a wide range of different component types. This allows course creators and educators to build diversified, engaging and interactive courses. It is easy to use both from the learner's (LMS) and the educator's (Studio) point of view. In case the default available component types do not cover the respective requirements, the platform can be easily extended (among others via LTI). Open edX is a great and modern platform to transfer and query knowledge.
  • The Open edX software is open source, which ensures a modern architecture with short release cycles and continuous technological advancements. This creates the potential for more flexibility and faster innovation. Open edX is characterized by its high level of flexibility and scalability, so the platform can be adapted according to requirements and the number of concurrent users. The platform consists in the front end out of two parts: the LMS and the Course Management System (“Studio”).
  • The open edX platform is a complete open source solution for building and running online courses. It is the platform that powers the edx.org website where millions of learners worldwide find thousands of great courses. The functionalities in the platform are broad and well designed and there is a lot of flexibility for authors to build high quality learning experiences.
  • Massive catalog of courses. Lots of recognized institute-curated content. Experienced teachers. Great community and forums. Free tracks of most courses. Certificates can be gained by one time payment for individual courses.
  • Wide range of topics Good quality of course content and instructors Most courses are offered for free Certifications from recognized universities Professional programs in tie-up with unis Courses are archived once complete - allows for access even after completion Financial assistance program

Cons

  • A product that lives through the active exchange and work of a worldwide community of experienced frontend and backend developers should also provide features by standard that enable the work as a learning community. This aspect is still expandable.
  • A modular, but very large and complex ecosystem. The learning curve for developers can be difficult.
  • Setting up, configuring and operating the platform is challenging, but there is a live community of users willing to help and also well stablished companies that provide professional services to organizations interested in using this technology.
  • No cons it is hands down the best platform for technical courses.
  • The only con i found is that it can be challenging for a new user to navigate and understand everything edX has to offer - there are multiple types of courses and tracks and it takes some time to get used to.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Mayan EDMS
Founded: 2016
United States
www.mayan-edms.com

Company Information

Axim Collaborative
Founded: 2012
United States
openedx.org

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Categories

Categories

Business Process Management Features

Access Controls / Permissions Supported
Alerts / Notifications Supported
Business Process Automation Supported
Business Rules Management Not Supported
Collaboration Supported
Process Change Tracking Not Supported
Process Mapping Supported
Process Modeling & Design Supported
Visual Workflow Management Not Supported

Document Management Features

Access Controls Supported
Archiving & Retention Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Compliance Tracking Not Supported
Document Archiving Not Supported
Document Assembly Not Supported
Document Capture Supported
Document Conversion Supported
Document Delivery Supported
Document Indexing Supported
Document Retention Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Email Management Supported
File Recovery Not Supported
File Type Conversion Not Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Full Text Search Supported
Offline Access Supported
Optical Character Recognition Supported
Print Management Supported
Version Control Supported

Learning Management Systems (LMS) Features

Academic / Education Supported
Asynchronous Learning Supported
Blended Learning Supported
Built-In Course Authoring Supported
Corporate / Business Supported
Customizable Supported
eCommerce Supported
eLearning Companies Supported
Gamification Supported
Learner Portal Supported
Mobile Learning Supported
Open Source Supported
SCORM Compliance Supported
Synchronous Learning Supported
Video Conferencing Supported

Integrations

AWS Marketplace Supported
Accredible Not Supported
Amazon S3 Supported
BigBlueButton Not Supported
Cornerstone SumTotal Not Supported
Credly Not Supported
Examus Not Supported
Google Workspace Not Supported
Juno Journey Not Supported
KVM Supported
Kubernetes Supported
Mettl Online Exam Platform Not Supported
Microsoft Teams Not Supported
OctoProctor Not Supported
POK Not Supported
QEMU Supported
SMOWL Not Supported
UbiCast Not Supported
Wooclap Not Supported
Zoom Not Supported

Integrations

AWS Marketplace Not Supported
Accredible Supported
Amazon S3 Not Supported
BigBlueButton Supported
Cornerstone SumTotal Supported
Credly Supported
Examus Supported
Google Workspace Supported
Juno Journey Supported
KVM Not Supported
Kubernetes Not Supported
Mettl Online Exam Platform Supported
Microsoft Teams Supported
OctoProctor Supported
POK Supported
QEMU Not Supported
SMOWL Supported
UbiCast Supported
Wooclap Supported
Zoom Supported
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